LPN Medication Nurse - Safe Med Admin, Geriatric Care

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disabil

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance & Discount Program

Paid time off, sick time, holidays

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an LPN Medication Nurse to provide licensed nursing support, administer medications per physician orders, monitor residents, and document accurately. You will maintain compliance and support care plans while upholding safety standards for residents in our senior living community.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, regulatory adherence, and teamwork within a compassionate, supportive environment that values every resident's well-being and dignity.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.
• Experience in senior care or medication administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Document in MAR/TAR accurately and in real time.
• Monitor symptoms and administer medications as ordered for symptom relief.
• Report refusals or adverse reactions promptly.
• Conduct SHUs and transcribe physician orders.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition.
• Maintain medication carts and narcotic counts, uphold standards.

Skills

LPN license

CPR/First Aid

Assessment & documentation

Senior care experience

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an LPN Medication Nurse to provide licensed nursing support, administer medications per physician orders, monitor residents, and document accurately. You will maintain compliance and support care plans while upholding safety standards for residents in our senior living community.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, regulatory adherence, and teamwork within a compassionate, supportive environment that values every resident's well-being and dignity.